Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009
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The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 are UK legislation that strictly define and protect the production, labeling, and geographical indication of Scotch whisky.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 canonical | 2 |
| Scotch Whisky Regulations | 1 |
| Scotch Whisky Regulations (UK) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 Context triple: [Scotch whisky, regulatedBy, Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009]
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A.
Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky is a distinctive style of whisky distilled and matured in Scotland, renowned worldwide for its strict production standards, regional varieties, and complex flavors.
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B.
Sound of Islay
Sound of Islay is a narrow sea strait off Scotland’s west coast that runs between the islands of Islay and Jura in the Inner Hebrides.
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C.
Dewar
Dewar is a Scottish surname borne by various notable individuals in fields such as science, politics, and the arts.
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D.
Amrut
Amrut is a celebrated Marathi poetry collection by Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar (Kusumagraj), known for its lyrical depth and humanistic themes.
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E.
Glenrothes
Glenrothes is a planned new town in central Fife, Scotland, serving as an administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding region.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 Target entity description: The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 are UK legislation that strictly define and protect the production, labeling, and geographical indication of Scotch whisky.
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A.
Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky is a distinctive style of whisky distilled and matured in Scotland, renowned worldwide for its strict production standards, regional varieties, and complex flavors.
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B.
Sound of Islay
Sound of Islay is a narrow sea strait off Scotland’s west coast that runs between the islands of Islay and Jura in the Inner Hebrides.
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C.
Dewar
Dewar is a Scottish surname borne by various notable individuals in fields such as science, politics, and the arts.
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D.
Amrut
Amrut is a celebrated Marathi poetry collection by Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar (Kusumagraj), known for its lyrical depth and humanistic themes.
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E.
Glenrothes
Glenrothes is a planned new town in central Fife, Scotland, serving as an administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding region.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Kingdom statutory instrument
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food and drink regulation ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Scotch whisky ⓘ |
| contains | provisions on enforcement and offences ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| defines |
categories of Scotch whisky
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requirements for blended Scotch whisky ⓘ requirements for blended grain Scotch whisky ⓘ requirements for blended malt Scotch whisky ⓘ requirements for single grain Scotch whisky ⓘ requirements for single malt Scotch whisky ⓘ |
| enactedBy |
UK Parliament
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linked to:
British Parliament
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| enforcedBy |
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
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linked to:
HM Revenue and Customs
local trading standards authorities in the United Kingdom ⓘ |
| establishes |
record-keeping obligations for Scotch whisky producers
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requirements for Scotch whisky distilleries ⓘ rules on export and bulk transport of Scotch whisky ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| legalArea |
food labelling
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geographical indications ⓘ spirit drinks ⓘ |
| madeUnder | European Communities Act 1972 ⓘ |
| prohibits |
adding substances other than water and plain caramel colouring to Scotch whisky
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maturation of Scotch whisky outside Scotland ⓘ use of the term "single malt Scotch whisky" on whisky not wholly produced in a single distillery in Scotland ⓘ |
| protects |
geographical indication "Scotch Whisky"
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linked to:
Scotch whisky
geographical indication "Scotch" for whisky ⓘ |
| purpose |
to define the term "Scotch whisky" in law
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to prevent misleading labelling and marketing of whisky as Scotch ⓘ to protect Scotch whisky as a geographical indication ⓘ to protect the reputation of Scotch whisky ⓘ |
| regulates |
advertising of Scotch whisky
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labelling of Scotch whisky ⓘ packaging of Scotch whisky ⓘ presentation of Scotch whisky ⓘ production of Scotch whisky ⓘ |
| replaced |
Scotch Whisky Act 1988
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Scotch Whisky Order 1990 ⓘ |
| requires |
Scotch whisky to be bottled at a minimum strength of 40% alcohol by volume
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Scotch whisky to be distilled at a strength less than 94.8% alcohol by volume ⓘ Scotch whisky to be made from water and malted barley ⓘ Scotch whisky to be matured for at least three years ⓘ Scotch whisky to be matured in Scotland ⓘ Scotch whisky to be matured in oak casks ⓘ Scotch whisky to be produced in Scotland ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
guidance issued by the Scotch Whisky Association
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legal commentary on geographical indications ⓘ |
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Subject: Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 Description of subject: The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 are UK legislation that strictly define and protect the production, labeling, and geographical indication of Scotch whisky.
Referenced by (4)
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linked to: Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009
linked to: Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009